Picture Credit: The Three Belles - presented by Strange Fruit at Upstream 2020

Four days. Two cities. One amazing festival.

Upstream is the product of both councils working together to host a significant event that spans both cities.

This is a festival of regional significance, a collaboration and connection of art and culture with local food and beverage.

We are thrilled to host a festival that is unique to the Border and has something for all ages. 

The festival is family-friendly, has lots of free activities and is accessible to all, creating experiences that people can share across generations.

Upstream gives everyone a chance to explore and experience opportunities featuring nationally acclaimed artists as well as putting a spotlight on some of our local talent.

Upstream is a showcase of Albury-Wodonga and the region.

2021 program
Map out your weekend
What's On
Book, register, plan
Public Art Trail
Public art across Albury Wodonga
Tracks, Trails and Treasure Hunt
Get the clues here
Yard Art Trail
Vote for your favourite
2021 at a glance
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About us

Born under the banner of Two Cities One Community, Upstream embodies the theme of partnership which makes Albury-Wodonga unique.

The festival includes host of activities which celebrate our rich art and cultural fabric with diverse art forms in prominent central and natural public locations, bringing art to the people in unique settings.

Celebration, collaboration, connection.

Upstream gives everyone a chance to experience it all across four days, two cities and one amazing festival.

Immerse yourself.

Picture credit: The Flying Fruit Fly Circus Tramp Wall at Upstream 2020
Two Cities One Community

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands and waters. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the tradtion and the culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.